Environmental Science Class Calendar - Marking Period 2 - Fall 2009
Here you will find the session numbers, dates, questions of the day, lessons/activities,any papers that I have handed out in class, and what the homework for the day was. Keep in mind that there is also an “Assignment” box in class that contains all of the papers handed out. When you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to gather any papers or information about the time you were gone from this wiki, the "Assignment" box, and/or by asking a classmate about the lesson. If you are confused, ask a classmate. You are in high school now and are responsible for taking care of yourself. Please come to me as a last resource. I am happy to answer questions, though, once you have what you need and understand what you missed. This is also the place to find any papers that you may have lost.
Session
#
Date
Question of the Day
Lesson/Activities
Handouts
Homework
1
11/6/09
List three words that come to mind when you hear Environmental Science.
Get to know you, Class Procedures and Expectations
none
(unless Human Population Growth graph and questions are not done)
18
12/8/09
What was the main event that caused the large increase in human population? Name at least 3 specific examples from this event that helped the population grow.
Human Population Growth maps, PGR,
Online Population Estimations & Predictions
Follow the links to complete the assignments #1-3 on the first page.
none (unless you do not finish your observations for #2 and #3 on the Exploring Population Statistics Worksheet)
19
12/9/09
What is the difference between the the world's human population growth and the population growth rate? (Describe with examples.)
Online Population Estimations & Predictions, Population Growth Rate
Use the Exploring Population Statistics Worksheet from last class. Watch the Miniature Earth video (#4) and complete the assignment on the first page. www.miniature-earth.com
Create an account at www.edmodo.com (using your login and password from your mindmeister account). Use the class code that Mrs. Matthaei gives in class for your class period. Complete assignment (read article and respond) within edmodo. If you find that you need the class code again, please email me.
none (unless assignments are not finished in class)
20
12/10/09
What countries do you think have the highest and lowest populations AND growth rates (grow the fastest and slowest)?
Population Growth and Growth Rate by Countries, What Stops Population Growth
none (unless edmodo assignment is not finished in class)
21
12/11/09
Where (in general) do we see our highest population growth rates? Is this an issue? Why or why not?
Population: Using gapminder for statistics and edmodo for collaborating.
1. Complete your responses from yesterday on www.edmodo.com about the What Stops Population Growth video.
2. (Assignment posted on www.edmodo.com.) Explore www.gapminder.org (GAPMINDER WORLD tab) and create a chart (graph & map) that displays new information about population.
3. Post your link (along with a 2-3 sentence summary of what the chart can show you about population). Explore other students' charts and continue the conversations and great responses, as you did yesterday!
none
22
12/14/09
What are at least two things you have recently learned about other countries?
Population Statistics and Growth Rate
1. Finish linking graph from Gapminder and appropriately respond to others' graphs.
2. Introduce Countries' Population Growth Rate activity. Students were just assigned two countries. Worksheet can be found here:
What are the three factors that affect population size?
Countries' Population Growth Rate
Students begin Countries' Population Growth Rate activity. The worksheet was handed out yesterday (12/14) and the directions for the activity can be found in this powerpoint:
Why does it matter if some countries grow fast and others grow more slowly?
Ecological Succession, Articles, Mind Map Vocab Checkpoint & Test 2 Review
Finish discussing Ecological Succession and the population articles.
Check Mind Map Vocab projects: add mrsmatthaei@gmail.com as a collaborator (2nd period only: add mrssullivanscience@gmail.com). Check off all words that you have included so far on your mind map and answer questions:
U.S. President Obama speaks 12/18/09 (last day of conf.)
none
27
12/21/09
Of all of the issues on Earth, which do you think is the most pressing for humans? Why?
Water Pollution
On www.edmodo.com, find the posted assignment called "Water Pollution Exploration!" and download the attached document to complete the activity. When you "turn-in" assignment, make sure to attached your completed document.
none
28
12/22/09
Which continent has the most water issues and which continents are using the most solutions? Why/How?
Water Pollution
Finish and turn in "Water Pollution Exploration!" assignment on www.edmodo.com.
none
29
12/23/09
none!
Video
Environmental Science related video!
none
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!!!
30
1/4/10
Where do you think the majority of Earth's water is located? What about Earth's freshwater?
Water Pollution
Earth's Water Distribution Demonstration (look at water pollution packet)
View this for Water Pollution slides and video:
Academically, what will stick with you the most from this class?
Final Project
Final Project - Part 2: The Eco-Web (work day - you MUST bring your project to work on!)
none (work on Part 2)
42
1/21/10
What do you wish we would have covered in this class but didn't?
Final Project
Final Project - Part 2: The Eco-Web (work day - you MUST bring your project to work on!) THIS IS YOUR LAST DAY TO WORK IN CLASS ON YOUR FINAL PROJECT!!!
PART 1 & PART 2 MUST BE DONE!
43
1/22/10
What did you like the most about this class? (turn in sheet)
Environmental Science Class Calendar - Marking Period 2 - Fall 2009
Here you will find the session numbers, dates, questions of the day, lessons/activities,any papers that I have handed out in class, and what the homework for the day was. Keep in mind that there is also an “Assignment” box in class that contains all of the papers handed out. When you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to gather any papers or information about the time you were gone from this wiki, the "Assignment" box, and/or by asking a classmate about the lesson. If you are confused, ask a classmate. You are in high school now and are responsible for taking care of yourself. Please come to me as a last resource. I am happy to answer questions, though, once you have what you need and understand what you missed. This is also the place to find any papers that you may have lost.
#
Student Info/CFF
Laptop Agreement.
We defined and gave examples for each.
1. Glossary of Ecosystem/Food Web terms: http://www.bigelow.org/edhab/glossary.html
2. "Fitting Algae into the Food Web" Background information:
3. Directions for the game:
4. Trophic Tables (learn about the roles of the organisms in your food web):
5. Game board:
6. Clues to help you out:
7. Questions to answer:
See the Mind Map Vocab Project page.
(Sign up on www.mindmeister.com!)
1. "The Loss of Biodiversity" (audio/text)
2. "Why is Biodiversity Important? Who Cares?" (article)...
If you were having a conversation about Biodiversity, what would you say about the following talking points?
Video (just watch the first 4 minutes): What Kind of World Do We Want?
(Update Mind Map)
TEST on MONDAY over Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors & Biodiversity!!!
*If absent, look at these directions for the Douglas Fir Tree Simulation that you missed:
(Update Mind Map)
TEST on MONDAY over Food Webs, Biotic/Abiotic Factors & Biodiversity!!!
EXTRAS:
- Good website for studying biodiversity: Importance of Biodiversity and Threats to Biodiversity
- Want more information on Biodiversity? Check out this paper - "Why You Should Care About Biodiversity":
What do you think happens over the years to a completely abandoned field?
Notes on Limiting Factors and Carrying Capacity:
Easter Island Video #1
Easter Island Video #2
Human Population Growth & Earth's Carrying Capacity worksheet:
Population Graphs Powerpoint:
(unless Human Population Growth graph and questions are not done)
Online Population Estimations & Predictions
Exploring Population Statistics Worksheet:
Follow the links to complete the assignments #1-3 on the first page.
Create an account at www.edmodo.com (using your login and password from your mindmeister account). Use the class code that Mrs. Matthaei gives in class for your class period. Complete assignment (read article and respond) within edmodo. If you find that you need the class code again, please email me.
2. View assignment on www.edmodo.com. You will watch the What Stops Population Growth? video (10 mins) from www.gapminder.org.
Other helpful population websites
- The Population Explosion
- World Population Balance - "Promoting a Sustainable Population"
- How are population estimations calculated? Here are a few resources that might answer some of your questions:
---http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/popwnote.html
---http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/idb/estandproj.php
---Debate Over How to Count the Population
2. (Assignment posted on www.edmodo.com.) Explore www.gapminder.org (GAPMINDER WORLD tab) and create a chart (graph & map) that displays new information about population.
3. Post your link (along with a 2-3 sentence summary of what the chart can show you about population). Explore other students' charts and continue the conversations and great responses, as you did yesterday!
2. Introduce Countries' Population Growth Rate activity. Students were just assigned two countries. Worksheet can be found here:
Limiting Factors and Population TEST: FRIDAY
What are the three factors that affect population size?
Check out the CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE going on from Dec. 7th-18th!!! http://en.cop15.dk/
Watch some LIVE webcasts from the conference! http://webcast.cop15.dk/
Limiting Factors and Population TEST: FRIDAY
Read about China's One Child Policy & the World Population Prediction:
Dig deeper into Ecological Succession:
Limiting Factors and Population TEST: FRIDAY
Check Mind Map Vocab projects: add mrsmatthaei@gmail.com as a collaborator (2nd period only: add mrssullivanscience@gmail.com). Check off all words that you have included so far on your mind map and answer questions:
Test review:
2. NatGeo's Aftermath: Population Zero - read Overview, view videos if you'd like, then launch the Interactive to experience the aftermath!!!
CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE '09 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!!!
View this for Water Pollution slides and video:
The River of Shame Activity
2. Mind Map Vocab
3. Find out your Ecological Footprint!
4. Article
2. Find out your Ecological Footprint!
3. Article
Final Project - Part 1: The List
Mrs. Matthaei's Birthday!
"The Home Project"